USC Aiken tops again in rankings as top regional public college
USC Aiken celebrates its ranking as No 1 among public baccalaureate colleges in the South by U S News for 2009 marking the fifth time since 2002. Chancellor Tom Hallman credits the student focus and campus housing expansion drawing students nationwide.
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20 Minutes of Reading A Daily Gift for Children
An editor’s note urges every family to find 20 minutes daily to read to children. Reading aloud builds language skills and prepares kids for school, with grandparents, aunts, neighbors, or teachers also serving as readers. The simple daily practice can start in infancy and benefits all eras of learning.
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Details Roles
The document lists leadership and contact roles at the Aiken Standard. Names include Timothy E O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom Terri Cheek and Michael W Gibbons with corresponding emails and positions such as News Director Production Director and Managing Editor.
Secrecy Dominates GVW Incorporation Debate
South Carolina Senator W Greg Ryberg questions funding sources and transparency in the Graniteville Vaucluse Warrenville GVW incorporation effort. He criticizes LSCOG for FOIA refusals and anonymous donors and urges voters to consider government secrecy at next Tuesday's vote.
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Negotiators push but no deal yet on US Iraq security pact
Secretary Condoleezza Rice says talks have advanced but no agreement on a security deal envisions troop withdrawal. Usain Rae sets 200m record and wins gold. An editorial in the Daily Mail criticizes Gary Glitter and condemns his actions.
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Letters to the Editor Guide for Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to submit opinions on issues of public concern. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited for length and clarity. Submit by mail to Letters to the Editor 456, Aiken, SC 29802 or via email at letters@aikenstandard.com or by fax at 648 6052.
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Support GVW incorporation and Graniteville history
A letter urges Graniteville voters to approve GVW incorporation on Tuesday August 26. It recounts founder William Gregg and the town’s growth through mills and schools, notes later corporate changes, and argues taxes would remain modest while preserving jobs and future industry. It warns against opposition tactics and urges registered voters to vote yes.
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